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Evolution of the Meaning of "Waters of the United States" in the Clean Water Act (open access)

Evolution of the Meaning of "Waters of the United States" in the Clean Water Act

This report outlines how the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (BCTPAA) regulates the eligibility of covered trade agreements for expedited consideration, describes the operation of the statutory expedited procedures for considering implementing bills, and discusses how Congress may use the procedural mechanisms established by the act, as well as other pertinent rules of each chamber, to retain a substantial measure of control over legislation to implement covered trade agreements.
Date: August 12, 2016
Creator: Beth, Richard S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity Issues and Challenges: In Brief (open access)

Cybersecurity Issues and Challenges: In Brief

This report discusses the federal role in cyber-security, which involves both securing federal systems and assisting in protecting non-federal systems.
Date: August 12, 2016
Creator: Fischer, Eric A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) (open access)

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)

This report discusses the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) comprising nine members, two ex officio members, and other members as appointed by the President representing major departments and agencies within the federal executive branch. While the group generally has operated in relative obscurity, the proposed acquisition of commercial operations at six U.S. ports by Dubai Ports World in 2006 placed the group's operations under intense scrutiny by Members of Congress and the public.
Date: August 12, 2016
Creator: Jackson, James K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Zika Poses New Challenges for Blood Centers (open access)

Zika Poses New Challenges for Blood Centers

This report report examines recent steps being taken to prevent the spread of Zika virus (ZIKV) in the blood supply.
Date: August 12, 2016
Creator: Redhead, C. S. & Lister, Sarah A.
System: The UNT Digital Library